Online Casino and Gambling News: 2011

UK may introduce 'white list' advertising licensing for offshore operators

The Daily Mail story earlier this week that the British government is about to take action on 'white list' advertising in the UK has been followed by a Guardian article revealing that the moves could come sooner than most think.

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Spanish region of Aragon approves online gambling

Despite moves to treat the regulation of online gambling in Spain at a more collective national level, the autonomous region of Aragon has done its own thing and approved new betting legislation that embraces internet gambling in its provisions.

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Former CEO of The Weather Lottery charged with fraud

Reports in the Yorkshire Post newspaper, together with a company announcement from internet gambling group The Weather Lottery (WTL), have revealed that the company's former chief executive officer, Keith Milhench, and a fellow employee named as Amie Pickersgill-Smith are to appear in court soon on fraud and theft charges involving £80,000.

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Government considers advertising ban on non-UK licensed operators

Avoiding heavy British gambling taxes, but still accessing the UK market through advertising, could be a thing of the past according to a report in the Daily Mail newspaper this week.

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IGT to make more moves into the internet space

Reno, Nevada-based slots manufacturer IGT, which has internet games and technology providers Wagerworks and Million-2-1 among its subsidiaries, plans to make further moves into the internet space as part of its international growth strategy, CEO Patti Hart told Fox Business in a television interview this week.

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Congressman's wife tied to online sportsbook gets jail time

The trial and sentencing of Patrice Tierney, wife of a US Congressman and the source of wide industry reportage last year came to a conclusion this week with the defendant sentenced to a 30 day jail term.

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Maryland payments processor cooperates with federal prosecutors

Maryland federal enforcement officials engaged in an important investigation into online gambling financial transactions, asked that court documents on a convicted accused be sealed, the Baltimore City Paper reported this week.

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Tote to use Guernsey presence to sidestep UK tax

The state-owned bookie company The Tote, which is currently on the auction block for sale to private companies, apparently has plans to move at least some of its business to Guernsey in order to reduce tax liabilities incurred in UK operations.

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Poker high roller Isildur1 facing hefty Swedish tax demands

The recent 'uncloaking' of famed internet high stakes poker player Isildur1 as Viktor Blom has triggered media speculation in Sweden that he may be faced with a hefty tax bill, according to reports in Swedish publication The Local.

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Rank Interactive signs content agreement with Chartwell

Online gaming and services provider, Chartwell Technology Inc announced that remote gaming and betting firm Rank Interactive has signed a supply agreement with Chartwell for its stable of online gaming products and services.

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